Custom stone furniture is quoted from a dimensioned drawing, approved stone, finish, quantity, packing method and destination. Begin with a 1:1 or fully dimensioned drawing and one nominated slab; changing thickness, base structure or edge can alter both price and delivery risk. Commercial minimums and timing stay unstated until the approved trade schedule is supplied.
What commercial terms must be fixed before a custom order is accepted?
A custom quotation is complete only when the commercial terms and the physical specification describe the same order. The table keeps every unapproved commercial point visible instead of implying a standard policy from a generic product page.
| Term | What to confirm | Effect on the order |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum order | 1 piece | Yield, setup and packing change with quantity. |
| Sample | Request the sample charge, refund conditions and dispatch timing through Contact before approving the production slab. | A chip cannot prove the production face. |
| Timing | About 20 days production + about 30 days shipping; production starts after deposit receipt and drawing confirmation | Drawing and slab approval drive timing. |
| Payment and trade | Through Contact, confirm the payment stages, applicable FOB, CIF or DDP basis, named place, included services and whether transport is included in the written quotation. | Each term covers different work. |
| Crate weight | Ask for the packing drawing and the selected item’s packed dimensions and mass in the written offer. | Freight and unloading use packed load. |
| Coverage and damage | Confirm in the written order the coverage and duration for the structure, surface and fittings, plus the inspection documents, notification deadline and repair or replacement route for transit damage. | Repair routes differ by damage. |
| Capacity and equipment | Request a production capacity statement for the relevant month by product type and units, plus a dated machine list that covers the exact drawing and process step. | Verify broad claims against the product and process. |
Put currency, port, packing, installation boundary and approval deadline with the drawing and slab reference. A low line price can raise landed cost when crate weight, access or site work is excluded.
What happens from approved drawing to packed stone furniture?
Timing starts from a complete input package, not the first message. A controlled project normally passes through six gates; approved durations belong in the schedule above.
| Stage | Buyer input | Output | Approval document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Brief | Use, dimensions, load and target date. | Feasibility and missing information. | Scope and exclusions. |
| 2. Drawing | Dimensioned drawing with changes. | Base, overhang, holes and edge. | Approved revision. |
| 3. Slab | Finish, colour and matching rule. | Named slab and cut direction. | Approved slab and face. |
| 4. Release | Quantity, packing and inspection. | Cut, reinforcement and packing plans. | Released production pack. |
| 5. Fabrication | Answers to deviation requests. | Piece checked against drawing and slab. | Measured inspection photos. |
| 6. Dispatch | Destination, access limits and receiving instructions. | Closed crate, packed size and gross weight. | Packing photos and freight release. |
The drawing gate stops a verbal change reaching the saw. Slab approval prevents a colour reference becoming a guarantee. Inspection links the piece to approved documents; packing gives freight a planned load.
Which manufacturing claims should a buyer check?
Do not accept “large”, “high capacity” or “certificate-backed” as a specification. Assess custom furniture when the machining envelope, equipment, quality method and certificate scope are dated.
| Question | What to ask for | Risk if absent |
|---|---|---|
| Can it machine the required size? | Equipment envelope and comparable piece. | A photo with no dimensions. |
| Can it hold the thickness and span? | Section drawing, sample and structural detail. | A universal “stone is strong” answer. |
| What is checked before packing? | Dimensions, finish, stability and photos. | A visual check with no written result. |
| What does a certificate cover? | Scope, issuer, number and date. | A logo without a document. |
- ASTM C503 defines marble dimension-stone categories; a commercial colour name alone is not a complete material specification.
- The USGS dimension-stone glossary distinguishes quarry material from the finished fabricated product being packed.
- Natural Stone Institute care guidance ties maintenance to the specific stone and finish rather than one universal cleaner.
How should custom stone furniture be packed and handed to freight?
Pack against the weighed piece, its centre of gravity and route. Label the item, orientation, gross weight, dimensions and lifting points; photograph the closed package before collection.
Protect the top and edges separately, immobilise the base and prevent stone-to-stone contact. Add a moisture barrier and cushioning, then close a braced crate without pressing a finished edge. document actual packed gross weight, not an assumed percentage. Use the stone furniture packaging and shipping guide.
Inspect the crate and contents before signing a clean receipt when local practice allows. Photograph the label, crate, packing, damage and affected part. The approved damage procedure and reporting period control the response.
Can a trade buyer see verified project examples?
We do not publish customer identity, location, quantity or installation as a verified project example on this page yet. Photographs therefore remain references until an approved project example is available.
A publishable project needs four items: project identifier, product and quantity, delivery date, and permission to publish. A project can be checked privately under an anonymous reference. That separation protects confidentiality while keeping images and claims together.
What should be resolved before releasing custom stone furniture for production?
Drawing, slab, finish, base, packing and route are one approval package. Release only when each item has a named owner and a version that cannot be confused with an earlier revision.
Which dimensions control a custom stone table quote?
Finished length, width and height set the envelope, while thickness, overhang, base footprint and edge control structure and material use. A hole, cable route or shaped corner belongs on the drawing. Give millimetres and tolerance; a photograph without dimensions cannot be priced reliably.
Can a small stone sample match the production slab exactly?
No. A chip can indicate colour and finish direction, but not the full face, vein layout, filled areas or batch match. Approve the actual production slab under agreed lighting. document its identifier, face and accepted defects before cutting, especially when two tops must match.
Who should approve the slab before stone cutting starts?
The buyer or an authorised representative should approve the written slab reference and images; the fabricator verifies the physical slab and cutting plan. For a matched set, approve adjacent faces. Do not start from “similar to the photo” without a named slab or substitution rule.
How should custom stone furniture be inspected before packing?
Inspect against the drawing and slab document: size, thickness, edge, surface, joints, base alignment, stability and damage. Photograph the piece in raking light and document packing and packed weight. End with accepted or rejected; “looks fine” preserves no measurable standard.
What information should I send with a custom furniture inquiry?
Send the drawing, slab, finish, quantity, destination and required date together so the quote matches the intended scope. List unresolved items rather than assuming them.
Six quote inputs
- Product type, use and annotated photograph.
- Dimensioned drawing with tolerance.
- Slab reference, finish, edge and matching rule.
- Quantity, packing and installation scope.
- Destination, access and delivery window.
- Sample, inspection and approval contacts.
Send these inputs through the stone furniture contact page. Do not send passwords, payment credentials or other sensitive authentication data.
Project inquiry
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Useful details include product type, finished dimensions, quantity and destination.
Sources: ASTM C503 marble standard, USGS dimension-stone glossary, and Natural Stone Institute care guidance.